Ikkaido
Ikkaido improves the well-being and quality of life of people who are socially excluded. All of us are ex-service users of Ikkaido.
Ikkaido's board and employees are all persons who are disabled, disadvantaged or living with poverty. We were founded in November 2012 in an effort to bring the benefits of martial arts to people with disabilities. We have evolved into an organisation creating inclusive Engagement, Empowerment, Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Eudaimonia (human flourishing) and use these 6Es as a journe
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27/11/2023
Our international conference on inclusive physical activity and policy-making begins on the 7th December at the University of Cyprus πͺ
The event will raise awareness of the importance of inclusive sport and physical activity, ensuring that disabled and disadvantaged people are no longer left out of policy-making decisions β€οΈ
24/11/2023
10/11/2023
Please comment and post your HEPA4ALL pics in the comments here.
HEPA4ALL is an Erasmus+ Sport project funded by the European Commission to improve health and wellbeing for everyone through health enhancing physical activity HEPA.
IKKAIDO is offering challenges and prizes for the European Week of Sport along with a photo competition. You can post your photos or short video and comments of you doing HEPA on this post for a chance to win an instant camera worth over Β£70.
HTTPS://www.HEPA4ALL.eu
31/10/2023
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx0k0N3LLfMDbGTxqaUH0Vg Ikkaido: Inclusion-Empowerment-Wellbeing Β© 2013 by Raymond Sweeney Ikkaido Ltd copyright is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Ikkaido: Inclusion - Empowerment - Wellbeing - YouTube The charity uses the iconic martials to remove barriers to participation, create social change and improve the lives of people who are disabled, disadvantage...
29/10/2023
One of the seven Domains of HEPA4ALL:
https://youtu.be/sPMus_BDBl8
At Home - Inclusive Health Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA4ALL)
https://www.HEPA4ALL.eu
Erasmus Sport Project Co-funded by the European Union Project Number 622480-EPP-1-2020-1-UK-SPO-SCP
17/10/2023
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At Work - Inclusive Health Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA4ALL)
One of the seven Domains of HEPA4ALL
https://www.HEPA4ALL.eu
Sport Project Co-funded by the European Union Project Number 622480-EPP-1-2020-1-UK-SPO-SCP
Ikkaido Inside.eu
10/10/2023
10/10/2023
π₯π₯π₯BOOMπ₯π₯π₯ new safe, non-contact fun Ikkaido disability martial arts sessions in Didcot, Oxfordshire, during the European Week of Sport for the HEPA4ALL Erasmus Sport project. π₯°
Free belts, free karate suits, free gradings!
With new participants, Ikkaido has started another regular club in Didcot at The Junction, 42 Lydalls Rd, OX11 7HX every Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:00. Everyone is welcome! π
https://www.ikkaido.com
16/09/2023
https://youtu.be/ljNoAG5SIEg
We hope this video gives you some ideas for how to create some physical activity for your Family.
With a team of experts across the whole of Europe, has been developing new resources for inclusive health-enhancing physical activity.
Sport Project Co-funded by the European Union . Project Number 622480-EPP-1-2020-1-UK-SPO-SCP
HEPA4ALL Module 3: With Family We hope this helps to you design some games and physical activity for your family to play.Health-Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA)Erasmus+ Project Co-funded...
17/08/2023
Ikkaido.com
03/08/2023
The first training sessions for the ABCs of autism project in Cyprus was a great success!
29/07/2023
Romanian donuts (one portion) π and a trip around Cluj Napoca on the + partnership building meeting between Ireland, Romania, UK, Serbia, N Macedonia, Albania, Croatia, and CuraΓ§ao in the Caribbean β₯οΈ
13/07/2023
β€οΈSharing good practice in teaching children with autism.β€οΈ
3 days of training delivered in Stockholm for four countries in the Erasmus ABCs project. β€οΈ
10/06/2023
Introducing PRIMAE (Participation and Recreation through Inclusive Martial Arts Education and E-Learning) - an incredible opportunity to empower yourself and make a positive impact on your community! ππ₯πͺ
Increase your engagement and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to create an inclusive environment for all. At PRIMAE, we recognize the importance of inclusivity in coach education and the transformative impact it can have on individuals and communities. By joining our program, you will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of inclusive practices, learning how to effectively cater to diverse needs and abilities. π₯ππ‘
PRIMAE is more than just a program; it's a gateway to personal and community transformation. Join us and become part of a movement that promotes inclusion, empowerment, and holistic well-being. πβ¨
You can find out more about PRIMAE in the link below π:
https://primae.eu/
Project Code: KA204-061975
If you have any further questions about the courses, you can e-mail [email protected]
09/06/2023
Have you heard of the course we are working on? It is called P.E.rfect. The goal of P.E.rect is to promote physical education for autistic children. πββπββ
Autism may be characterised by poor verbal and nonverbal communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviour.
P.E.refect aims to tackle the issues of exclusion that society inflicts on these groups of individuals. The program will do this by promoting physical education to encourage greater social skills development to better integrate into society and live independently. π
Erasmus Plus - PErfect
2022-2-IE01-KA220-SCH-000100336
08/06/2023
Want to improve your ability to deliver education to disabled and disadvantaged people? π
ππ ππ«π π¨ππππ«π’π§π ππ«ππ πππ ππ«π¨π¦ ππ§ ππ°ππ«ππ’π§π ππ¨ππ² to any teachers, trainee teachers and sports coaches that attend π ππ«ππ ππ«ππ’π§π’π§π ππ―ππ§π at the University of Canterbury on the 20th June π
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Gain insight on inclusive practice from world-leading experts in inclusive education
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Develop knowledge, skills and competencies in the facilitation of digital and remote learning
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Network with experienced educators and professionals
Sign up here:
https://form.jotform.com/230944415838058
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Our DIPHE course is designed for teachers and students aged 9 - 14 in primary and secondary schools.π«π It allows teachers to learn how to be more inclusive and enhance their students' well-being while students gain access to tools and learn techniques to enhance their well-being for a happier and healthier life. π
Watch this captivating video clip to discover how different aspects of our well-being are interconnected and why a holistic approach is crucial. π₯
Click the link below to find out more!
http://diphe.cs.ucy.ac.cy/
Project Code: KA226-AD262F04
Exercise can be a part of our everyday life in ways you would not expect. Even household chores can give you a workout. πͺ
π§Ή Sweeping and vacuuming engage our upper body muscles, giving them a workout.
π° Mopping the floors involves a lot of bending, reaching, and twisting, which helps to stretch and strengthen our core muscles.
π³ Cooking and meal preparation require constant movement, from chopping ingredients to stirring pots. These actions can improve dexterity and coordination while burning some calories.
π§Ί Doing laundry involves lifting and carrying heavy baskets, giving your arms and legs a solid workout. Plus, the repetitive motions can be quite meditative and help reduce stress.
π¦ Cleaning windows and scrubbing surfaces can engage your upper body and core muscles, providing a great workout opportunity.
By incorporating exercise into our daily routines, we can turn our homes into gyms while keeping them clean. β¨πͺπ
http://hepa4all.eu/ π
Erasmus+ HEPA4ALL (622480-EPP-1-2020-1-UK-SPO-SCP)
05/06/2023
We will be in Cyprus from 14th to 17th June if anyone fancies coming along or a meet up for some Cypriot food and wine! We are covering the DIPHE Erasmus project on digital inclusive physical and health education with a workshop too! We aim to educate teachers and coaches to deliver a six-week programme in schools and then signpost students to martial arts clubs in Cyprus!
05/06/2023
π’ Calling all PE teachers and sports coaches from Ireland! ποΈββοΈπ
We need YOUR help to make a positive impact on the physical education experiences of autistic children across Europe. ππ§©
Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey and share your valuable insights. Your input will contribute to enhancing the well-being and inclusivity of autistic children in PE.
Survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2s-ee1LovcSOwn6JRkXVXC_M27jwTfK06Up4noHKZYeUqag/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1Fb6uEOMn1IfGNDejIOibrrsx5TCSSeTAAQfvmAV3SkB2PJZgDAU9NtSA
We also kindly request you spread the word by sharing this link on your social media platforms. If you have any colleagues or friends who are Irish sports coaches or PE teachers, please pass it along to them too!
Thank you for your support! πβ€οΈ
Physical Educatorsβ Self-Efficacy Toward Including Students with Disabilities-Autism (PESEISD-A) This survey is designed to assess your judgment of confidence in your ability to safely, successfully, and meaningfully include a student with autism into your general physical education classes. Below you will see a description of a student with autism. The description is followed by a series of qu...
17/05/2023
We have 17 of the 30 respondents needed at the time of posting.
If you are a PE teacher or sports coach from Ireland, we need your help. Please fill out this survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2s-ee1LovcSOwn6JRkXVXC_M27jwTfK06Up4noHKZYeUqag/viewform?fbclid=IwAR37OBGADESEAeh1RYxqf_a_z8iUkVkrBJ6iCKd_sH2qWUcWizkGvB0yqn8
Your input will help us to improve the physical education experiences of autistic children across Europe. Please also share this link on your social media page, and if you know any Irish sports coaches or PE teachers, send it to them too!
Thank you.
Physical Educatorsβ Self-Efficacy Toward Including Students with Disabilities-Autism (PESEISD-A) This survey is designed to assess your judgment of confidence in your ability to safely, successfully, and meaningfully include a student with autism into your general physical education classes. Below you will see a description of a student with autism. The description is followed by a series of qu...
09/05/2023
Are you looking for a way to stay active and feel empowered? Our martial arts sessions are designed to be inclusive so anyone can participate.π
Research shows that people who participate in martial arts have improved mental well-being. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine did a study and found that regularly partaking in martial arts leads to significantly decreased symptoms of anxiety and depression in adults (Kim et al., 2016). Why not drop by and experience some of these benefits for yourself? πͺππ₯
More information about how big of an impact our inclusive martial arts sessions have is included in the link belowπ:
https://www.ikkaido.com/post/how-martial-arts-tackle-social-exclusion
For more information on how to participate in our inclusive martial arts sessions, view the link below π:
https://www.ikkaido.com/inclusive-martial-arts
More than one in three adults in the EU is physically inactive. This is even greater for persons with disabilities (EU Journal of Public Health, 2021), who are far more likely to lead sedentary lifestyles and be obese (Emerson, 2016). π€―
The HEPA4ALL project raises awareness and promotes the use of adaptive health-enhancing physical activities, like the one shown in the video, into areas like home and the workplace. πͺ
Keep an eye out for our upcoming HEPA4ALL course, which will help you incorporate fun physical activity into your daily life:
http://hepa4all.eu/ π
Erasmus+ HEPA4ALL (622480-EPP-1-2020-1-UK-SPO-SCP)
Do you know what the 5 different types of personal hygiene are? Try and list them all and watch this snippet video in our course of our Health and prevention section to find out how well you did.
You can find out more information on different types of hygiene and how to best take care of yourself in the Health and Prevention section of our DIPHE course (Digital Inclusive Physical and Health Education).
Click the link below to find out more!
http://diphe.cs.ucy.ac.cy/
https://www.ikkaido.com/
2020-1-UK01-KA226-SCH-094582
Erasmus+ DIPHE
Do you want to coach more students in martial arts?
Do you want to improve your coaching and gain a recognised qualification?
Then our PRIMAE courses are right for you.
The PRIMAE courses can be found here:
primae.eu
If you have any further questions about the courses, you can e-mail [email protected]
27/04/2023
Our sessions are inclusive, safe, fun, and non-contact and taught by our Sixth-dan black belt Ray Sweeney. This cost includes karate gis, belts, gradings, licence, insurance, and grading syllabus.
Located at:
North Oxford Association next to the Ferry Pool OX2 7DP on Mondays and Tuesdays between 18:00 to 19:00.
At Harwell Village Hall OX11 0EX on Tuesdays between 10:30 to 11:30.
At the Studio at Ferry Pool OX2 7DP on Saturdays between 13:00 to 14:30.
Please contact Ray Sweeney via e-mail for more information: [email protected] Hope to see you there!
Did you know that people with disabilities are less likely to engage in regular physical activity? HEPA4ALL seeks to empower disabled and disadvantaged people throughout Europe to become more active and experience the health benefits of regular physical activity. Help us spread the word and make a difference! Here is a snippet of a video that can be found in our course to help yourself stay active!
https://www.ikkaido.com/
http://hepa4all.eu/
Erasmus+ HEPA4ALL (622480-EPP-1-2020-1-UK-SPO-SCP)
25/04/2023
PE Teachers and Sports Coaches, your expertise is needed! Please spare 5 minutes to complete our survey. Your input will help us to improve the physical education experiences of autistic children across Europe. Please share with fellow coaches and PE teachers.
Access the survey here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2s-ee1LovcSOwn6JRkXVXC_M27jwTfK06Up4noHKZYeUqag/viewform?usp=sharing
Thank you for your support and participation!
20/04/2023
Today, Ikkaido shared inclusive engagement, educational and employment strategies with high-level organisations, including national, regional and local government departments, health care, business, charities and NGOs. We are looking forward to creating positive change together ! βΊοΈ
#622480-EPP-1-2020-1-UK-SPO-SCP #2020-1-UK01-KA226-SCH-094582 #2022-2-IE01-KA220-SCH-000100336
20/03/2023
Reflections of Dublin City today.
13/03/2023
We have an outstanding team of partners that improve the lives of autistic people, and we look forward to working with them π€©
Our team had a second meeting for the project PErfect on Friday the 17th. We discussed the project's aims, progress, new Leargas template contracts, needs of PE teachers working with children with autism, localisation of the project and further allocations of roles and responsibilities (2022-2-IE01-KA220-SCH-000100336).
12/03/2023
At the European Commission Directorate for International Partnerships in Brussels!
31/01/2023
We were very happy to have our partners over at Green Temple College, Oxford. It was a fun and productive meeting to discuss our next steps to engage disabled and disadvantaged people in physical activity through our HEPA4ALL project (622480-EPP-1-2020-1-UK-SPO-SCP).
29/11/2022
"Do you have an idea about how to address a global issue, but lack the voice in society to make it a reality?"
Earlier this month, we discussed what we had been working on with other young people across Europe in with our partners in and shared ideas about how to empower young people.
24/11/2022
We had a short, but very valuable meeting with the Mayor and representatives of Oxford at the Town Hall to discuss Plus World CafΓ©. We were able to explain what we stand for as an organisation, all of our past achievements and our ambitious targets for the future, including the necessity of opening an inclusive LGBTQ+ cafΓ© in Oxford. We look forward to hearing back from them for future collaboration and support.
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23/11/2022
Ray Sweeney on LinkedIn: #Ikkaido #VOYCE #PlusWorldCafe meeting with the Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillors and officials to discuss the project to create an inclusive safe space...
23/11/2022
On November 23rd the CEO and the rest of the Ikkaido team will be meeting with the Lord Mayor of Oxford James Fry to discuss Plus World CafΓ©. We are looking forward to this meeting and we are expecting to gain a lot from it.
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